as in estimating
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
a trained assistant to evaluate the needs of the patients waiting to see the doctor
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Recent Examples of evaluating
In the case of Iran, here too, the threat level was not enough to warrant strikes, according to a top government official responsible for observing and evaluating Iran’s capabilities.
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Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Roseman interjected with an important part when evaluating prospects.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Mayor Fred Bilotto said the city plans to have a transparent and deliberate process in evaluating any proposals.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Over the past two years, our team of editors have collectively tested close to 100 sunscreens, evaluating everything from texture and application to wear and finish.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
That hearing will take place in late June and provides a pathway to evaluating the potential changes to marijuana's status under federal law, according to the Justice Department.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
But the Broncos have been active in evaluating young depth in this class.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
The answer is that both approaches, of evaluating changes in a price index, year-to-year or month-to-month, produce useful information.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Hoyos said the medical staff is evaluating him to determine the severity of the injury.
—Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Roseman interjected with an important part when evaluating prospects.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Mayor Fred Bilotto said the city plans to have a transparent and deliberate process in evaluating any proposals.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Over the past two years, our team of editors have collectively tested close to 100 sunscreens, evaluating everything from texture and application to wear and finish.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
That hearing will take place in late June and provides a pathway to evaluating the potential changes to marijuana's status under federal law, according to the Justice Department.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
But the Broncos have been active in evaluating young depth in this class.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
The answer is that both approaches, of evaluating changes in a price index, year-to-year or month-to-month, produce useful information.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Hoyos said the medical staff is evaluating him to determine the severity of the injury.
—Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluating
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In 1999, the Institute of Medicine’s landmark report To Err Is Human shocked the nation by estimating that 44,000 to 98,000 Americans were dying each year from preventable medical errors.—
Joe Kiani,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Across the country, most jobs now require education or training beyond high school, with research estimating that close to three-quarters of jobs will require postsecondary education by 2031.—
Jessica Handy,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Around 2021, the indictment alleges, Meade began conspiring with West to structure various financial transactions in an effort to obstruct the IRS from assessing and collecting Meade’s federal tax obligation.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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Gruel questioned why the city is pushing through a multiyear brand management contract without assessing whether such rebranding or marketing services are needed.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Because New York's antiquated property tax system dramatically undervalues co-ops and condos, experts said the city will have to come up with a new system for valuing high-end second homes.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Luckily, the hotel can rely on fans of the brand knowing and valuing the hotel’s low-impact promise.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Evaluating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluating. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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